The California season is winding down. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons are available.
Cantaloupe
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Volumes are gradually declining as cooler nighttime temperatures slow crop growth.
- Some fields have been negatively impacted by disease and insect pressure
- The cantaloupe size profile remains balanced, with all sizes currently available
- Minor quality issues are present, such as scarring and bruising
- The California Central Valley season is expected to conclude in two to three weeks
- Harvesting in the Arizona-California Desert region is scheduled to begin the week of October 12 for the Fall season
- Markets are expected to remain steady this week but may firm slightly as the industry transitions between growing regions
Honeydew
San Joaquin Valley, California
- Like cantaloupe, volume is declining for honeydew
- Five-count is most available, while eight- and nine-count are limited
- Quality is fair to good with discoloration occasionally present
- Honeydew production in California’s Central Valley is expected to conclude within the next two weeks before harvests commence in the Arizona-California Desert region
- Mexican-grown honeydews are expected to become more readily available within the next one to two weeks, helping offset the decline in domestic production
- As California supplies continue to tighten, markets are expected to strengthen over the coming weeks until additional volume becomes available in mid-October
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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